Bitcoin Surges Past $69K as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks Lift Crypto Markets

Bitcoin surged more than 3 percent to roughly $69,000, its highest level in over a week.

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Crypto shorts were squeezed, with $196 million liquidated over 24 hours.

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Ethereum rallied 3.7 percent, Solana rose 2 percent, and XRP added 2.2 percent.

The total crypto market capitalization pushed back above $2.5 trillion.

Analysts cautioned that Bitcoin remained confined to a $65,000 to $73,000 range.

Multiple sources reported the ceasefire draft included Iran's renunciation of nuclear weapons in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief.

An immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were expected.

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The outcome remained uncertain and the outlook hinged on whether a deal materializes.

The surge in crypto prices mirrored gains across global assets.

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Cryptocurrencies reacted sharply to the possibility that the conflict could end within weeks.

Short liquidations outpaced longs nearly 3-to-1 in the past 12 hours.

The wider market remained volatile as traders balanced optimism with skepticism.